Z Kuşağının Yapay Zekâya Yönelik Algılarının Gelecekteki İş Yaşamı Beklentileri Üzerindeki Etkisinin Nitel Analizi

Öz

Bu araştırmada, Z kuşağının yapay zekâya yönelik algılarının gelecekteki iş yaşamı beklentileri üzerindeki etkisi incelenmiştir. Araştırma kapsamında 20 öğrenciden veri toplanmış ve analiz bulguları, sosyal bilimler ve teknik bilimler öğrencilerinin yapay zekâya yönelik bakış açılarının farklılaştığını göstermiştir. Her iki grupta da yapay zekâ algısının oluşumunda sosyal medyanın önemli bir etkisi olduğu belirlenmiştir. Sosyal bilimler öğrencileri yapay zekâyı daha çok tehdit, belirsizlik ve iş kaybı riski çerçevesinde değerlendirirken; teknik bilimler öğrencileri yapay zekâyı hem fırsat hem tehdit olarak gören daha olumlu ve çok yönlü bir yaklaşım sergilemiştir. Teknik bilimler öğrencileri yapay zekânın iş süreçlerini kolaylaştıracağını düşünürken, sosyal bilimler öğrencileri yapay zekânın kendi alanlarına etkisi konusunda daha kararsız kalmıştır. Bununla birlikte her iki grupta da yapay zekâ konusunda kendini geliştirme ihtiyacının öne çıktığı görülmüştür. Araştırma sonucunda, üniversitelerde yapay zekâya yönelik disiplinler arası eğitimlerin yaygınlaştırılması gerektiği sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Ayrıca öğrencilere güvenilir bilgi kaynaklarını değerlendirme ve eleştirel dijital okuryazarlık becerileri kazandırılmasına yönelik önerilerde bulunulmuştur.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Z Kuşağı
• yapay zekâ kaygısı
• iş yaşamı
• nitel araştırma

A Qualitative Analysis of the Effects of Generation Z’s Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence on Their Future Work-Life Expectations

Öz

This study examined the impact of Generation Z’s perceptions of artificial intelligence on their expectations regarding future working life. Within the scope of the research, data were collected from 20 students, and the findings revealed that students from social sciences and technical sciences differed in their perspectives on artificial intelligence. In both groups, social media was identified as a significant factor in shaping perceptions of artificial intelligence. While social sciences students tended to evaluate artificial intelligence mainly in terms of threats, uncertainty, and the risk of job loss, technical sciences students demonstrated a more positive and multidimensional approach, viewing artificial intelligence as both an opportunity and a threat. Technical sciences students believed that artificial intelligence would facilitate work processes, whereas social sciences students were more uncertain about its impact on their own fields. Nevertheless, in both groups, the need for self-improvement regarding artificial intelligence emerged as a prominent issue. As a result of the study, it was concluded that interdisciplinary education on artificial intelligence should be expanded in universities. In addition, recommendations were made to help students develop the ability to evaluate reliable information sources and acquire critical digital literacy skills.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Z generations
• artificial intelligence anxiety
• business life
• qualitative research

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